Description

Octopine Permease, Agrobacterium Tumefaciens is a specialized membrane transport protein derived from the plant pathogen *Agrobacterium tumefaciens*. This enzyme plays a critical role in the uptake of octopine, a crown gall-specific opine, making it an essential tool for research in plant-microbe interactions and genetic engineering. It is primarily utilized by researchers and biotechnologists in academic, pharmaceutical, and agricultural biotechnology sectors studying bacterial virulence, gene transfer mechanisms, and opine metabolism.

Application

• Research on Crown Gall Disease: Fundamental studies on the molecular mechanisms of *Agrobacterium tumefaciens* pathogenicity and host infection.
• Opine Catabolism Studies: Investigation of bacterial nutrient uptake systems and the role of opines in the ecology of the tumor microenvironment.
• Membrane Transport Protein Research: Serves as a model protein for studying the structure, function, and kinetics of bacterial permeases.
• Genetic Engineering Tool Development: Used in the design and validation of novel vectors and systems for plant transformation.
• Biochemical Assay Development: A key component in enzymatic assays to screen for inhibitors or modulators of bacterial transport systems.
• Educational & Diagnostic Use: Employed in advanced microbiology and plant pathology laboratories for teaching and diagnostic purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octopine Permease, Agrobacterium Tumefaciens
CAS No.	69669-76-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Octopine permease; OccJ permease; Opine permease; Agrobacterium tumefaciens octopine transport protein; T-DNA encoded octopine uptake protein; OccJ protein; Octopine-specific permease; Crown gall opine transporter
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Octopine Permease is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure high purity, activity, and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research applications. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, protein concentration, and functional activity is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Protein Concentration	As per COA
Specific Activity	As per COA
Identification (Functional Assay)	Conforms
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/µg (if applicable)
Solubility	Reconstitutes in suitable buffer

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.